Title
Liquor License - The Manor Village at Desert Ridge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196406.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Alana Mann, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5560 E. Deer Valley Drive
Zoning Classification: R-4 PRD
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 25, 2022.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“For the past 26 years, I have enjoyed being a business owner/developer and manager of multifamily and senior living communities in the state of Arizona. Gratefully, I survived the "Great Recession" committed to my valued residents and staff team members whom many have been with me for over 15 years. Personally, I take great pride in raising 3 beautiful daughters who are all scholars and athletes. I am a law abiding American citizen with no DUI's or substance abuse issues.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The liquor license I am requesting is not for public consumption. It is only available for my valued senior residents living in our Manor Village at Desert Ridge... Luxury Senior Living Community. My seniors are requesting the opportunity to be served in our Grand Dining Room and Lounge. They want to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with dinner and ofter ask for a cocktail happy hour to enjoy with their friends within the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Manor Village at Desert Ridge
Liquor License Map - The Manor Village at Desert Ridge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.